Join us for Bark and Brew, a relaxed drop-in session where you can pop in, enjoy a cuppa, and chat with our Animal Control team. 📅 Tuesday, 1 April 2026 ⏰ 4.30-5.30pm 📍 Te Aroha Visitor Information C...

The meaning behind Te Whare Hui Ora As we celebrate the opening of the new stadium, there is a deeper story to be told that's woven into the heart of the building - its te reo Māori name, Te Whare ...

A new chapter for sport in Matamata: our journey from 1959 to today Matamata has always been a community that rallies behind its young people, and the opening of the new Open Country Community Stadiu...

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There’s good news for local families - The dive and toddler pools at Swim Zone Matamata are back open, ready for swimmers to enjoy. The pools reopened on Saturday 24 January following the completion ...

Over 550 locals voted on the colour of our new main street lantern-style streetlights. Green came out on top with 347 votes, while blue received 206. This means the new lights will match the deep, he...

Te Aroha, blue or green? We’ve received external funding to renew the streetlights on the main street, and some lovely lantern-style lamps are heading our way. But we need your help with the colour...

  The Open Country Community Stadium in Matamata is opening its doors after years of planning, fundraising and partnership across the district. The facility will serve both Matamata College and ...

When a storm has passed, you may be tempted to get back out on our beautiful tracks. Straight after severe weather, we often ask people to stay off the tracks while we assess the damage. Until those c...

The countdown is on, and the whole community is invited along to the opening of the Open Country Community Stadium! This is a major milestone for Matamata and a proud moment for everyone who has been...

Great news – new streetlights are coming to town! If you’ve noticed some dark spots on Coulter Bridge, you’re not alone. Over time, several streetlights have lost their lamp fixtures or broken, and t...

As we head into Christmas and a good Kiwi summer, I want to thank you all for the warm welcome back. After three years away from the chains, I felt there was still work to do and I’m excited...